Hot foot bath is currently the most health-preserving method. There are many acupoints on the soles of the feet. Soaking the feet in hot water can not only have a massaging effect, but also help relieve fatigue. But what if we add Sichuan peppercorn to the water? What kind of effect will it have?
Benefits of Soaking Feet in Sichuan Peppercorn Water
1. Promotes Better Sleep
Modern people often sit in offices and are lazy to exercise, resulting in poor circulation in their feet.
You may not know that if the circulation in your feet improves, your heart does not need to exert extra pressure to deliver blood to the peripheral areas of the feet. This can reduce the occurrence of high-risk diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and stroke.
In addition, there are many important meridians from below the knees to the soles of the feet. Regularly soaking your feet in warm water can promote metabolism, enhance internal circulation, and be helpful for people who often suffer from insomnia.
2. Prevents Foot Odor
Soaking your feet in water with Sichuan peppercorn can help prevent and treat mild foot odor.
Experts say that Sichuan peppercorn itself has a constricting and adsorbing effect, which can effectively eliminate odor.
Patients with foot odor can use boiled Sichuan peppercorn water to soak their feet. Through the cleansing process of foot soaking and the constricting effect of Sichuan peppercorn, foot odor can be suppressed to some extent.
Sichuan peppercorn itself has a constricting and adsorbing effect. Adding salt only helps with the adsorption, but it is Sichuan peppercorn that truly has the effect of eliminating odor.
3. Disinfection
This method involves soaking your feet in Sichuan peppercorn water. Sichuan peppercorn is commonly used in households and is frequently consumed.
Previously, she had excessive internal dampness and various minor health problems. After consulting a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, she was advised to pay attention to her diet and soak her feet in Sichuan peppercorn water before going to bed.
With a mindset of giving it a try, she did not expect the results to be so remarkable. The excessive internal dampness was eliminated, and the symptoms of dysmenorrhea were also relieved.
Two Points to Remember When Soaking Feet in Sichuan Peppercorn Water
1. Avoid Long-term Use of Sichuan Peppercorn Water for Foot Soaking
If you use Sichuan peppercorn water for foot soaking, it is not recommended to use it for a long period of time.
If you feel that the uncomfortable symptoms you had before have disappeared, you can stop using it.
You can continue to use this method when the discomfort reappears.
If you frequently use Sichuan peppercorn water for foot soaking without feeling any abnormality in your body, it is easy to worsen the condition of lung heat, which is not beneficial for your health.
2. People with Yin Deficiency Should Pay Attention to Nourishing Yin
For people with Yin deficiency, it is important to pay attention to nourishing Yin, especially in winter.
Soaking your feet in Sichuan peppercorn water has the effects of dispelling cold and aiding digestion, and sweating may occur during the foot soaking process.
This may give a feeling of dryness and discomfort, so people with Yin deficiency should pay special attention to nourishing Yin to avoid worsening the condition of Yin deficiency.
